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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ..... . 23 BMW Motorrad ABS ..48 Overview ..... . 6 Standard warning indica- Clutch .
  • Page 5 ....116 BMW Motorrad Service ..135 Paint care ....117 Topcase .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ... 6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Because differences. of this, your motorcycle may dif- If your BMW is equipped with fer from the information supplied options or accessories not de- in the Rider's Manual. In addition, scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Onboard socket ( Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing), Type plate (on steering-head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 89), Coolant fill location (behind side panel) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjustment of rear damping...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Location of first-aid kit (OA) Onboard toolkit Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Under Fairing

    Under fairing Battery ( 109) Air filter housing ( 107)

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating onboard comput- ABS operation Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 45), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Heated hand grips Flashing turn indicators, right ( 45), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 46), Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator lights ( Speedometer Operating clock ( 38), Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Operating odometer Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE), Sensor for instru- ment lighting, Engine speed warning light Tachometer The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....22 Displays with onboard comput- ....... . . 23 Standard warning indicators .

  • Page 24: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Service display Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month, Flashing turn indicators, left Clock ( the service date is briefly dis- Idling Odometer and tripmeters played following the pre-ride Flashing turn indicators, check.

  • Page 25: Displays With Onboard Computer Oe

    If the motorcycle is driven long Consult a certified workshop, distances annually, it is possible preferably an authorized BMW that earlier service is required. If Motorrad retailer, for setting of the odometer reading for the ear- the date.

  • Page 26: Standard Warning Indicators

    Standard warning If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also indicators lights up. Display Coolant temperature The horizontal bars over the temperature symbol show the coolant temperature level. Fuel capacity The warning symbols 1 and 2 The horizontal bars over can be shown in the multifunc- the filling station symbol tion display.
  • Page 27 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.

  • Page 28: Overview Of Warning Indicators

    Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes...
  • Page 29 Have the defective key re- In traffic jams, switch off the placed, preferably by an autho- Coolant temperature too engine, but keep the ignition rized BMW Motorrad retailer. high switched on so that the radia- General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve tor fan continues to operate.
  • Page 30 Engine symbol appears on cialized workshop, preferably The engine oil pressure is insuffi- the display. an authorized BMW Motorrad cient. retailer. The engine is in the emer- Driving with insufficient en- gency operating mode. On-...

  • Page 31: Warning Indicators Of Onboard Computer Oe

    Warning triangle appears on Replacing brake and tail light The ice warning does not the display. bulb ( 106) mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured Replacing front and rear turn appears on the display. LAMP temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).

  • Page 32: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    ABS warnings are indicated by the ABS warning light 1. In some countries an alternative display of the ABS warning light is possible. Possible country-dependent versions. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ABS is provided from page ( 70); an overview...
  • Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 34: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indicators Oe

    Self-diagnosis not Anti-theft alarm with BMW Motorrad ABS completed Switching on ABS function warning indicators ABS warning light flashes. General warning light shows ABS error yellow. Possible cause: ABS warning light lights up. The ABS function is not avail- able, because the self-diagno- Possible cause: sis has not been completed.
  • Page 35 Possible cause: The anti-theft alarm battery has no capacity.The operation of the anti-theft alarm is no longer en- sured with the motorcycle battery disconnected. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Heated hand grips ....48 BMW Motorrad ABS ....48 Clutch ....... 49 Brakes .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    The cases and the Topcase can a limited period of time. also be ordered with locks for with BMW Motorrad ABS Battery can be recharged via the same key on request. Please Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer

    Theft protection changing signals with the elec- The electronic immobilizer EWS tronics in the key; these signals helps protect your BMW mo- are specific to your motorcycle torcycle from theft, and this en- and they are transmitted via the hanced security is at your dis- ring antenna in the ignition lock.

  • Page 40: Clock

    Replacement and spare keys Selecting readings are only available through an au- Switch on ignition. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. with onboard computer The keys are part of an integrat- ed security system, so the retail- er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 41: Onboard Computer Oe

    Onboard computer Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II Selecting readings Tire pressures (OE) Switch on ignition. Warnings if necessary Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter. Press button 2. Press button 1. Press and hold button 2. Tripmeter is reset.

  • Page 42: Ambient Temperature

    Resetting average speed Ambient temperature If the ambient temperature drops Average speed below 3 °C, the temperature dis- Switch on ignition. Average consumption play flashes as a warning of pos- Select average speed. sible icing-up. The display auto- Current consumption matically switches from any other Range mode to the temperature read-...

  • Page 43: Average Consumption

    Average consumption Range Hold down button 1. Average consumption is reset. The average consumption is cal- The range indicates what dis- culated by dividing the distance tance can still be driven with the Current consumption covered since the last reset by remaining fuel.

  • Page 44: Operating Stopwatch

    The determined range is an As an alternative to the odome- approximate reading. BMW ter, the stopwatch can be dis- Motorrad therefore recommends played. The display consists that you do not try to use the full of hours, minutes, seconds and range before refueling.
  • Page 45 Using stopwatch as Lap- : operation of stopwatch with button 2 in instrument Timer cluster. To confirm setting, press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until display changes. The settings are applied and the last display is shown. If no confirmation is made, the Press stopped stopwatch but- last setting is retained.

  • Page 46: Lights

    Low-beam headlight red by the flashing of the anti- Press button 1 until desired theft alarm indicator light 1. state is shown. The low-beam headlight switches The signal is maintained until the : engine speed warning ac- on automatically when you start transmission is upshifted or the tivated.

  • Page 47: Turn Indicators

    Move full-beam headlight Parking light switches on. switch 1 to center position. Switching off parking High-beam headlight is lights switched off. Press bottom section of full- Switch ignition on and then off beam headlight switch 1. again. High-beam headlight is Parking light switched off.

  • Page 48: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching off turn The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the indicator battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is Press right-hand turn indicator...

  • Page 49: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Switching off hazard Emergency ON/OFF warning flashers switch Press left 1 and right-hand 2 turn indicator buttons simulta- neously. Press turn-indicator cancel but- Emergency ON/OFF switch Hazard warning flashers are ton 3. switched on. Hazard warning flashers are Operating the emergency Left/right turn indicator lights switched off.

  • Page 50: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    The handlebar grips can be heat- dots visible). ed at two different levels. The position. heated hand grips option can on- BMW Motorrad ABS ly be activated when the engine is running. Switching off ABS function The increase in power con-...

  • Page 51: Clutch

    Switching on ABS If the ABS light continues to light up after switching function the ignition off and then on again, an ABS fault has occurred. Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Adjusting the clutch lever while driving can lead to Hold down ABS button 1. accidents.

  • Page 52: Brakes

    Mirrors The adjusting screw can be Only adjust the brake lever when turned more easily if you the motorcycle is stationary. Adjusting mirrors press the clutch lever forward when doing so. Distance between handlebar grip and clutch lever increases. Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- terclockwise.

  • Page 53: Spring Preload

    Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload Remove toolkit 1. when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Slide protective cap 1 up over accordingly when the motorcycle...

  • Page 54: Damping

    Adjusting damping on rear Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload. wheel To increase spring preload, turn handwheel 2 clockwise using toolkit. To decrease spring preload, turn handwheel 2 counter- clockwise using toolkit. Basic setting of spring Insert toolkit 1. preload, rear Installing seat ( Turn adjusting screw coun-...

  • Page 55: Tires

    Tire pressure, rear ing characteristics of the motor- cialized workshop, preferably an cycle and reduces the life of the authorized BMW Motorrad retail- tires. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up, Ensure proper tire inflation at tire temperature 68 °F pressure.

  • Page 56: Seat

    Adjust headlight by tilting workshop, preferably an autho- Tighten screws 1 on left and slightly so that tip 2 points to rized BMW Motorrad retailer. right. marking 3. Tighten screws 1 on left and right. Seat...

  • Page 57: Helmet Holder

    Installing seat Turn seat lock 1 counterclock- Pull steel cable available as an wise with ignition key and hold. optional accessory through hel- Insert seat in brackets 3. met and push onto two eyes Firmly press down on seat at on one of helmet holders 1.
  • Page 58 The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the helmet lock. If the helmet is secured on the left-hand side of the motorcycle, damage can be caused by the hot end muffler. Attach the helmet to the right- hand side of the motorcycle if possible.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklist ......59 Starting .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the limit and observe the loading rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- information. torrad retailer will be happy to High voltage advise you and has the correct Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 61: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Tampering with control Flammable materials (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, clothing unit of electronic engine- If misfiring causes unburned fuel and luggage, etc.) could ignite management system to enter the catalytic converter, if allowed to come into contact there is a danger of overheating Tampering with the engine with the hot exhaust pipe.

  • Page 62: Starting

    Pre-ride check is performed. Engine oil level (every time you tifunction display shows refuel) Starting engine Brake pad wear (during every with BMW Motorrad ABS third stop for refueling) Switch on ignition. Pre-ride check is performed. Starting Side stand ABS self-diagnosis is performed.
  • Page 63 "Technical Data" may indicator provide assistance. ( 120) Warning light for oil pressure Pre-ride check with BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light After the ignition is switched on, the instrument cluster conducts Phase 2 a test of the pointer instruments...

  • Page 64: Running In

    While running in the motorcy- ic version of ABS warning The readiness for operation cle, vary the throttle opening light. of the BMW Motorrad ABS is and engine-speed range fre- checked by the self-diagnosis. ABS self-diagnosis quently. Self-diagnosis is performed...

  • Page 65: Brakes

    Brakes Adhere to the specified engine New brake pads can ex- run-in speeds. tend stopping distance by a How is the shortest significant margin. Do not exceed the engine run- braking distance Brake early. in speeds. achieved? Tires Engine break-in speed The dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheel New tires have a smooth sur-...
  • Page 66 When the motorcycle is be delayed due to damp brake ridden on loose surfaces disks and brake pads. with BMW Motorrad ABS or muddy roads, the brakes may Brake early until the brakes are To prevent the front wheel from fail to take effect immediately dry or braked until dry.

  • Page 67: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Remove from side stand Slowly lean motorcycle to side until its weight is taken by motorcycle Unlock steering lock. stand and dismount to left. From left, grip handlebars with Placing on side stand If the motorcycle is on the both hands.

  • Page 68: Refueling

    Pushing off center under the stand is level and Fuel attacks plastic sur- firm. faces, making them cloudy stand or unattractive. Switch off the engine. Unlock steering lock. Wipe off any fuel that gets onto Dismount and keep your left Place your left hand on left plastic parts immediately.

  • Page 69: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Usable fuel quantity approx. 16 liters Reserve fuel quantity ≥1.1 gal (≥4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly Open protective cap. Refuel with quality listed below to close. at most until lower edge of filler Open fuel tank cap with igni- Remove key and close protec- neck is reached.
  • Page 70 Secure straps at rear on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides on rear frame and ten- away to the side and fall aged. sion. over. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; mo- Secure the motorcycle against brake lines or wiring harnesses.

  • Page 71: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......70...

  • Page 72: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    BMW Motorrad ABS However, during extremely tion. heavy and rapid decelerations How does ABS work? it is possible that the BMW What happens when The maximum braking force that Motorrad ABS cannot prevent rough roads are can be transferred to the road...
  • Page 73 ABS fault is indicated. The BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to How important is regular condition for a fault message is counteract their effects. maintenance? the completed self-diagnosis.

  • Page 75: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....74 Onboard socket..... . 74 Luggage .

  • Page 76: General Instructions

    Tests for your motorcycle that are ap- conducted by these instances proved by BMW for this purpose. cannot make provision for all op- Your authorized BMW Motorrad erating conditions experienced by...

  • Page 77: Luggage

    starting, the onboard socket is limit and observe the loading Speed limit for driving switched off to take the load off information. with case the vehicle electrical system. Adjust setting of spring max 99 mph (max 160 km/ preload, damping characteristic Cable routing and tire inflation pressures to The cables from the onboard...

  • Page 78: Case Oa

    Lashing down luggage Check piece of luggage for se- Payload of tank rucksack cure hold. Case max 11 lbs (max 5 kg) Opening case Speed limit for driving with tank rucksack max 81 mph (max 130 km/ Route luggage belts between with rear softbag motorcycle and along anti-slip Observe maximum payload of...
  • Page 79 Closing case Fold carrying handle closed 2 downward. Carrying handle audibly en- gages. Turn key in case lock in the direction of travel and remove. Adjusting case volume Press ribbing of rocker but- ton 4. Turn key in case lock perpen- With rocker button pressed, lift dicular to direction of travel.
  • Page 80 Mounting case Pivot lever in lower end posi- tion: large volume. Removing case Pull up red release lever 4. Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in case lock per- Fold locking flap 5 all the way pendicular to direction of travel. open.

  • Page 81: Topcase Oa

    Topcase Locking flap 5 pops up. Fold locking flap 5 all the way Opening Topcase open. Then press locking flap 5 downward while swiveling red release lever 4 downward. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Locking flap clicks into place. vertical to road surface.
  • Page 82 Closing Topcase Carrying handle audibly en- gages. Turn key in Topcase lock hor- izontal to road surface and re- move. Adjusting Topcase volume Press ribbing of rocker but- ton 4. Turn key in Topcase lock verti- With rocker button pressed, cal to road surface.
  • Page 83 Mounting Topcase Pivot lever in front end position (toward Topcase bottom): large volume. Removing Topcase Pull red lever 4 Locking flap 5 is unlocked. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Fold open locking flap 5 all the vertical to road surface. way manually.
  • Page 84 Locking flap 5 is unlocked. Fold open locking flap 5 all the way manually. Press Topcase onto Topcase retaining plate at rear and fold in locking flap 5. Fold in red lever 4. Hook Topcase into front hold- Locking flap 5 is blocked. ers 6 of Topcase retaining Check firm seating of Topcase.

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....84 Jump-starting ..... . 108 Onboard toolkit .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    Screwdriver handle motorcycle on DVD/CD-ROM Reversible screwdriver in- (RepROM), which you can ob- Pull-out tool holder sert tain from your authorized BMW for mounting all tools via with Phillips and straight Motorrad retailer. adapters and for removing blade spark plug...

  • Page 87: Engine Oil

    Flashlight To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only Socket wrench check the oil level after a longer Open-ended wrenches of trip. various sizes Adapter Wipe area around oil fill loca- for holding 1/4" bits and tion clean.

  • Page 88: Brake System

    A fully functional brake system is perceptible: specialized workshop, prefer- a basic requirement for the road Have the brakes checked by a ably an authorized BMW Mo- safety of your motorcycle. certified workshop, preferably torrad retailer. Do not ride the motorcycle if you...

  • Page 89: Brake Pads

    Direction of view: If the wear indicating marks are between wheel and fork tube no longer clearly visible: at brake caliper 1. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 90: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced If brake fluid level drops below by a specialized workshop, permissible level: preferably an authorized BMW Have the defect corrected as Motorrad retailer. soon as possible by a special- Read off brake fluid level at ized workshop, preferably an front brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 91: Coolant

    BMW Motorrad re- The brake fluid level in the authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. brake-fluid reservoir drops tailer. due to brake pad wear. Checking rear brake fluid Coolant level Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti- firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 92: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a worn. The locations of the marks specialized workshop, prefer- are indicated on the edge of the Coolant, specified level ably an authorized BMW Mo- tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or torrad retailer. by an arrow. Radiator antifreeze...

  • Page 93: Chain

    Clean and lubricate the drive ably an authorized BMW Mo- chain regularly. torrad retailer. Lubricate drive chain at least every 600 miles (1000 km). Af- Checking spokes ter driving though water or dust Make sure ground is level and and dirt, carry out lubricate ear- firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 94: Wheels

    Turning counterclockwise: chain tension is increased. Tire recommendation Checking chain tension ( For every size of tire, BMW Mo- Make sure that the same scale torrad has tested certain makes value 4 is set on the left and and approved those it has found right.

  • Page 95: Removing Front Wheel

    If you want to equip your mo- Use only wheels and tires that torcycle with different wheels, BMW Motorrad has approved for please speak to a specialized your type of motorcycle. workshop, and preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer. In some cases...
  • Page 96 Raise front of motorcycle un- Mask off parts of wheel rim til the front wheel can turn that could be scratched when freely. To lift motorcycle, BMW removing brake caliper. Motorrad recommends using Carefully pull brake caliper back BMW Motorrad front wheel and out until clear of brake stand.

  • Page 97: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening Roll front wheel into front sus- torques checked by a specialized pension while guiding brake workshop, preferably an disk between brake pads of authorized BMW Motorrad left-hand brake caliper. retailer.
  • Page 98 Lift front wheel and insert Install the axis screw 3 with Loosen right-hand axle clamp- axle 5 as far as possible. torque. ing screws 2 again if neces- sary. Tighten right-hand axle clamp- Front quick-release axle ing screws 2 with specified Remove front wheel stand.

  • Page 99: Removing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motorrad ABS Tighten mounting screws 1 Tighten axle clamping screw 2 with appropriate torque. with specified torque. Insert ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1. Brake caliper on spring Pinch bolt of quick-re- forks lease axle Remove auxiliary stand if nec- essary.

  • Page 100: Installing Rear Wheel

    Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and right by turning counterclock- wise. Loosen adjusting screws 4 on left and right by turning clock- wise. Remove adjusting plate 5 and slide axle as far as possible to- ward inside. Remove screw 1 of speed sen- Roll rear wheel as far forward sor and take speed sensor out as possible and remove...
  • Page 101 install quick-release axle 6 in brake caliper and rear wheel. Make sure that axle fits in cutout of adjusting plate. Roll rear wheel as far forward Install axle nut 2, however do as possible and lay chain 8 on not tighten yet. chain sprocket.

  • Page 102: Front Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an aux- apart that front suspension fits iliary stand before lifting the front between them. Adjust support wheel with the BMW Motorrad pin to match front suspension. front-wheel stand. Use locating pins 3 to set front Place motorcycle on a suitable wheel stand to desired height.

  • Page 103: Lamps

    Apply uniform pressure to push An overview of the bulb front wheel stand down and types installed in your mo- raise motorcycle. torcycle is provided in the chap- ter "Technical Data". Lamps Do not touch the glass of General instructions new bulbs with your fin- gers.
  • Page 104 Replacing high-beam bulb Remove low-beam headlight Install high-beam headlight cover 1 by turning counter- cover 1 by turning clockwise. Remove high-beam headlight clockwise. cover 1 by turning counter- Replacing low-beam and clockwise. Replacing low-beam and high- high-beam bulb beam bulb ( 102) Replacing low-beam and high- beam bulb (...

  • Page 105: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove spring strap 2 from Install bulb 3 while ensuring detents and fold to side. correct alignment. Remove bulb 3. Close and lock spring strap 2. Replace defective bulb.
  • Page 106 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull parking-light bulb 1 out of Insert parking-light bulb 1 into headlight housing. headlight housing. Insert bulb into bulb socket. Install low-beam headlight cov- Pull bulb out of bulb socket. er 1 by turning clockwise.
  • Page 107 Replacing front and rear Replace defective bulb. turn indicator bulbs Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure ground is level and indicators, front firm and park motorcycle. R10W / 12 V / 10 W Switch off ignition. with LED turn signals LED / 12 V Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing.

  • Page 108: Light Bulb

    The diode tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialized workshop for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Replacing license-plate Insert inside end of lens into Pull bulb socket 2 out of bulb bulb light housing and close.

  • Page 109: Air Filter

    Air filter Bulb for license-plate light Removing air filter Removing center fairing panel W5W / 12 V / 5 W 112) Insert bulb socket 2 into bulb holder. Mount bulb in socket. Remove screws 1. Remove air filter cover 2. Position mudguard cover and install screw 1.

  • Page 110: Jump-Starting

    Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of Take out air filter 3. Lay on air filter cover 2.

  • Page 111: Battery

    from the onboard electrical sys- Start engine of motorcycle with Compliance with the points be- tem. discharged battery in usual low is important in order to maxi- way; if engine refuses to start, mize battery life: wait a few minutes before re- Keep the surface of the battery peating attempt to protect clean and dry...
  • Page 112 Use BMW chargers with the when this happens. torcycle. Using this charger, you part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 can keep the battery charged...

  • Page 113: Installing Battery

    Always fully recharge Consult a certified workshop, the battery before returning it to preferably an authorized BMW An incorrect disconnection use. Motorrad retailer, for setting of sequence increase the risk the date.
  • Page 114 Installing center fairing panel 112) Setting clock ( Removing center fairing panel Removing seat ( Lay on battery retaining strap Remove four screws 2. while ensuring correct routing Disconnect connector at on- of cables to position 4. board socket. Install screws 3 on left and Remove center fairing panel.
  • Page 115 Lay on center fairing panel. Install screws 1 on left and Make sure that three tabs 3 right. on left and right grip into side Installing seat ( panels. Install four screws 2.

  • Page 117: Care

    Care Care products ..... 116 Washing your motorcycle ..116 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 118: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 119: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road If plastic parts are cleaned silicon. salt, carefully clean chrome parts using unsuitable cleaning with plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Paint care auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- aged.

  • Page 120: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g. Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room mover. Then add a protective so that both wheels are un- wax coating to the paint at these loaded.

  • Page 121: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 120 Riding specifications ....132 Threaded fasteners ....121 Engine .

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position. Side stand Retract side stand ( 60). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 60). Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on ignition first, then disengage clutch.

  • Page 123: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on spring forks M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Front quick-release axle in axle mount M14 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel...
  • Page 124 Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping element on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Chain Value Valid Locknut of drive-chain tension- ing screw 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

  • Page 125: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC con- trol with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, compensating connecting rods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 126: Fuel

    Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen clutch opera- tion. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), Operation at low temperatures...

  • Page 127: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 128: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 16/42 sprocket) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 9.1 in (230 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 129: Brakes

    Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Spoke wheel, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.15"...
  • Page 130 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoke wheel, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Rear tire designation 150/70 - 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, at tire tempera- ture: 68 °F (20 °C) 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) Tire pressure, rear...

  • Page 131: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery manufacturer and designation Exide ETX14-BS...
  • Page 132 Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...

  • Page 133: Frame

    Frame Frame design Lattice-tube frame Location of type plate Upper front steering head Location of vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 91.3 in (2320 mm), Over front wheel to license- plate carrier Motorcycle height 53.1 in (1350 mm), without driver at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 34.3 in (870 mm), Over handlebars without mir-...

  • Page 134: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 456 lbs (207 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 977 lbs (443 kg) Maximum payload 520 lbs (236 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 135: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 134 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 135 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..135 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

  • Page 136: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 137: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 138: Bmw Motorrad Service

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 139: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 140 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 141 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 142 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 143 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 144: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 145 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 146: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Removing, 111 Chain Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting tension, 91 Technical data, 129 Checking tension, 91 BMW Motorrad Service, 135 Operating element, 16 Checking wear, 92 BMW Motorrad Service Operation, 48 Lubricating, 91 Card, 135 Self-diagnosis, 62 Checklist, 59 Brake fluid...
  • Page 147 Technical data, 124 Damping Handlebar fittings Topping up, 86 Adjusting at rear, 52 General view, left, 16 Warning for engine oil Rear adjustment element, 13 General view, right, 17 pressure, 28 Hazard warning flashers Dimensions, 131 Engine speed warning light, 18 Operating element, 16, 17 Display Equipment, 6...
  • Page 148 Ignition Replacing turn indicator Motorcycle bulbs, 105 Switching off, 36 Returning to use, 118 Technical data, 130 Switching on, 36 Storing, 118 Warning for bulb failure, 28 Immobilizer Switching off, 65 See EWS, 37 Lights Multifunction display, 18 Indicator lights, 22 Headlight flasher, 44 Status indicators, 22 Instrument cluster...
  • Page 149 Onboard toolkit Reserve quantity Spring preload Contents, 84 Warning indicator, 27 Adjusting at rear, 51 Location, 14 Returning to use, 118 Rear adjustment element, 13 Overview of warning Rider's Manual (US Model) Tool, 14 indicators, 26, 31 Location, 14 Starting, 60 Overviews Running gear Status indicators...
  • Page 150 Frame, 131 Transport Removing rear wheel, 97 Lashing down, 67 Fuel, 4, 124 Size change, 93 Troubleshooting chart, 120 Lamps, 130 Technical data, 127 Turn indicators Rear-wheel drive, 126 Indicator light, 22 Running gear, 126 Operating element, left, 16 Spark plugs, 129 Operating element, right, 17 Standards, 7 Operation, 45...
  • Page 151 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 152 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas- senger and/or load, at tire temper- ature: 68 °F (20 °C) BMW recommends *01497714407* Order No.: 01 49 7 714 407 02.2008, 2nd edition...

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